RELIGION or POLITICS - Why Buddhism?????

Oh how wonderful, I have a follower and I must say thanks to you, good person. You are wise and you will become wiser. AND, I welcome your comments anytime you feel disposed to do so, whether you agree with me or not.

The other day I listened for a few minutes to the rant of Farrakhan, the black activist. His rant was against the USA and it's form of government etc. and so on. Then I he said, "I pray to Almighty God every day to change this country into what I think it should be".

Right this minute, I am not sure what Farrakhan's religion is, Islam, whatever, or maybe he is in some form of Christianity of his own creation. Whatever, but I make reference to his saying, "I pray to Almighty God".

Now, that is what Protestants, Methodists, Catholics, Baptists, even Islamists, might say. Doesn't that raise a question in your mind, as to whose God will answer these prayers?  Each of these religions have some differences in their religious philosophy's. Could it be that these Gods are all one and the same??? Of course they are, but why does all this create such differences of feelings toward the other religions other than the one you, allegedly have faith in. (I say, allegedly. as to faith, but that is a topic for another time), Still, you have to agree that the differences create a SEPARATION. Who is YOUR God??

And then, you now have politics, political parties, more than two, who also have different ideas on how this country should be run. To the point now where there is hatred, openly and active, and this is strongly radiating to the general public, you see examples of it everyday in every newspaper across the land.
Separation, Separation, Separation. Hardly an atmosphere for love and peace, right???

Again, Nichiren Buddhism, in their incredible Religious Philosophy, does not believe in a Supreme Deity. We do believe in a higher power, but that power is spiritual and resides in each and every one of us. It is right there with us, day and night, and it's power is available at all times, and requires only REAL fAITH to be activated in your behalf or for someone elses. Simple really. Every one has this Great Spiritual Power, as I call it, but so many choose not to believe or use it.. Sad, but that is life and why we are all on earth. WE are supposed to take complete responsibility for ourselves. Many don't, and that is why we have the Universal Law of Cause and Effect, to even out the good and bad over a long period of time. This Law is infallible and inevitable, with no time limits.

Believe me, and it is true... life is much simpler living as a Nichiren Daishonin Buddhist. Trust me I know because I proved it out. A former Christian and I guess, not a very good one.

Okay, so much for the weekend. Looking ahead. How do you feel about the subject of "DEATH"??

Scary, afraid, a NoNo? Well, I don't think it is any one of these. so I am going to expound on death next week. You may be surprised. Like, what happens when you pass on? You'll see.   Cheers     CJ